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Season 14 Episode 5 - The Ultimate Guide to Birding Limpopo Pt 1
When many birders think about South Africa's top birding destinations, places like Kruger National Park, Cape Town, or Zululand often come to mind. Yet tucked away in the northernmost corner of the country lies a province that offers some of the most diverse and rewarding birding anywhere in southern Africa.Daniel grew up in Limpopo, has birded the province extensively for many years, and has become one of the leading voices when it comes to birding in the region.In this first of a two part series, we begin exploring this bird rich province. Daniel...
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 4 - Byron Grobler. The Big Year Beyond the List
In today’s episode, I am joined by photographer, filmmaker, conservation storyteller, and birder, Byron Grobler.Byron is the founder of WildWild Journeys, and earlier this year he announced on his YouTube channel that he would be taking on a birding big year.In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Byron shares more about his journey, and how two significant encounters in the bush would shape the way he sees birds, wildlife, and the natural world around him.This episode goes far beyond simply finding birds. We unpack what it means to interact ethically wi...
YWP Podcast - Season 6 Episode 2 - Jamie Smart: Just 10 Years Old & Already Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year
At just 10 years old, Jamie Smart has already achieved something most wildlife photographers only dream of: being crowned Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum in London.But this conversation is about far more than an award.Jamie is one of those young photographers who reminds us that age does not limit the way someone can see, feel, and understand the natural world. Behind her winning image is a young storyteller with genuine curiosity, patience, and a beautifully observant eye for wildlife.In what honestly felt like one of...
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 3 - Junior Gabela. Zululand, Birding and a Life in the Field
Junior Gabela is a name known to many South African birders. Those who have birded with him will tell you about his incredible birding skills and his ability to find some of Zululand’s most sought-after species. In this episode, I sit down with this well-known Zululand bird guide to hear more about his story.In this conversation, we don’t just get to know Junior the birder. We dig deeper into the people and places that shaped his journey. For those who may never have visited Zululand, we also unpack the incredible birding in the region, alon...
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 2 - Cameron Blair. Honeyguides, Cisticolas and a Curious Mind. Part 2
Last week, we kicked off this conversation with Cameron Blair, and if you listened to Part 1, you’ll know just how good that was.In this episode, we pick up where we left off and go even deeper. We continue unpacking Cameron’s thinking around birding, his approach to cisticolas, and how to move from guessing to actually understanding what you are looking at in the field.There is a lot of practical value in this episode, especially if you want to grow in confidence with tricky groups like cisticolas. And as the conversation unfolds, you...
YWP Podcast - Season 6 Episode 1 - Taking Conservation to the Skies with Sacha Dench
In this episode of The Birding Life Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Sacha Dench -often known as the “Human Swan” - whose work has taken conservation storytelling to extraordinary heights.From flying thousands of kilometres alongside migratory birds to leading some of the most ambitious conservation expeditions in the world, Sacha has redefined what it means to raise awareness for wildlife. But behind the adventure lies something deeper – a powerful commitment to connecting people with nature in a way that truly inspires change.In this conversation, we explore the stories behind the flights, the ch...
TBL Podcast - Season 14 Episode 1 - Cameron Blair. Honeyguides, Cisticolas and a Curious Mind. Part 1
A few months ago, on an atlas bash in the Free State, I met Cameron Blair. After some great evening conversations about birding, and especially his love for cisticolas, I knew I had to get him onto the podcast.We sat down last week to record what was meant to be one episode, but it quickly turned into two. So this is the start of a special two-part conversation with a fascinating ornithological student. We unpack how a project he started at just 12 years old, along with where he grew up, shaped his journey into birding.<...
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 10 - The Warbler Masterclass with Etienne Marais
In this episode, I chat with Etienne Marais. This is a really special conversation, and one that I think you are going to get a lot of value from.We recorded this episode in person at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge. Not only did we get to sit down for this conversation, but I also had the chance to spend some time birding at the lodge and enjoyed some really special sightings during my stay.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of warblers. This is a group of birds that...
TBL Youth Podcast - Season 10 Episode 3 - Erin King and Paige Tavendale: Stuck in Savuti
Join Erin and Paige as they detail there journey through Botswana and Zambia on Josh's wild birding holiday!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 9 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 2
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.In the first episode, we explored Cassie’s journey into bird conservation, what shaped his passion for birds, and some of the experiences and lessons that led him to the work he is doing today. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I would highly recommend going back and starting there.In this second part of the conversation, we go deeper into the conservation work around the Secretarybird. We unpack the challenges facing the species, how research and...
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 8 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 1
In this episode I bring you the first of a two part conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.Before we begin, a big thank you to Summerveld Country Lodge for allowing us to record this episode on their premises. The lodge is located in Outer West Durban, and if you ever find yourself in the area, it’s well worth a visit. They serve outstanding food and the service is absolutely excellent.This episode is much more than just a conversation about conservation. It’s an honest look at the...
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
In Part Two of my conversation with Brent Coverdale, we shift the focus from what is being done to what still needs to change.Building on Part One, this episode explores the challenges facing threatened species conservation - from funding and land-use pressures to public perception and policy. Brent reflects on the role of people in conservation, the responsibility that comes with knowledge, and where young voices, photographers and birders fit into the bigger picture.This episode is about perspective, accountability, and hope, and why conservation isn’t just the job of scientists, but of ev...